Journey to the Soul – A Podcast about Psychology and Relationships

When does caring become self-repair?Can the wish to heal others grow from an unhealed childhood?When does empathy become a need to matter?In this episode, I explore the psychological idea introduced by Alice Miller in The Drama of the Gifted Child. Miller suggested that some children survive emotionally by becoming exceptionally attuned to the needs and feelings of their parents. This sensitivity can later develop into a remarkable ability to understand others-but it can also remain tied to an early need to secure love, recognition, or approval.In the world of therapy, this raises an uncomfortable question. The same qualities that make someone a gifted therapist-empathy, emotional intelligence, and deep sensitivity- may sometimes grow out of an earlier attempt to justify one’s existence in the eyes of others.In this episode, I examine the tension between genuine care and the subtle psychological need to feel indispensable. Drawing on Miller’s work and the broader psychoanalytic tradition, we look at the shadow side of helping: when the desire to heal others is intertwined with unresolved wounds of one’s own.My name is Akiva Ragen, and I am an certified counselor and a clincal MSW in training. dedicated to guiding individuals through their personal growth, both online and in my clinic in israel. I also host the podcast "Journey to the Soul," (In Hebrew) which delves into psychology and relationships. Additionally, I am the author of the book "The Secret of the Encounter." In my clinic, the therapeutic space is crafted to support and nurture key life processes, helping individuals to deeply reflect, process, and heal from the challenges they face, ultimately enabling meaningful growth. The issues I address are wide-ranging and encompass anxiety, relationship problems ,trauma, professional and family crises, addictions, unresolved past experiences, lack of clarity, creative blockages, loss of passion, depression, and overwhelming emptiness.To schedule a session online, please contact me by phone at 972+547688338 (WhatsApp is also available) or by email at akivaragen@gmail.com.

This chapter is based on the Hebrew podcast ‘Journey into the Soul’ by Akiva Ragan and Ilan Yifrach. The insights are shared by both Ilan and Akiva.My name is Akiva Ragen, and I am an certified counselor and a clincal MSW in training. dedicated to guiding individuals through their personal growth, both online and in my clinic in israel. I also host the podcast "Journey to the Soul," (In Hebrew) which delves into psychology and relationships. Additionally, I am the author of the book "The Secret of the Encounter." In my clinic, the therapeutic space is crafted to support and nurture key life processes, helping individuals to deeply reflect, process, and heal from the challenges they face, ultimately enabling meaningful growth. The issues I address are wide-ranging and encompass anxiety, relationship problems ,trauma, professional and family crises, addictions, unresolved past experiences, lack of clarity, creative blockages, loss of passion, depression, and overwhelming emptiness.To schedule a session online, please contact me by phone at 972+547688338 (WhatsApp is also available) or by email at akivaragen@gmail.com.https://www.akivaragen.com/

My name is Akiva Ragen, and I am an certified counselor and a clincal MSW in training. dedicated to guiding individuals through their personal growth, both online and in my clinic in israel. I also host the podcast "Journey to the Soul," (In Hebrew) which delves into psychology and relationships. Additionally, I am the author of the book "The Secret of the Encounter." In my clinic, the therapeutic space is crafted to support and nurture key life processes, helping individuals to deeply reflect, process, and heal from the challenges they face, ultimately enabling meaningful growth. The issues I address are wide-ranging and encompass anxiety, relationship problems ,trauma, professional and family crises, addictions, unresolved past experiences, lack of clarity, creative blockages, loss of passion, depression, and overwhelming emptiness.To schedule a session online, please contact me by phone at 972+547688338 (WhatsApp is also available) or by email at akivaragen@gmail.com.https://www.akivaragen.com/

Are ethics important in psychotherapy? what is the meaning of "invisible loylties"? and what are the principles of contextual family therapy, founded by Ivan Boszormenyi-Nagy? My name is Akiva Ragen, and I am an emotional counselor dedicated to guiding individuals through their personal growth, both online and in my clinic in israel. I also host the podcast "Journey to the Soul," (In Hebrew) which delves into psychology and relationships. Additionally, I am the author of the book "The Secret of the Encounter." In my clinic, the therapeutic space is crafted to support and nurture key life processes, helping individuals to deeply reflect, process, and heal from the challenges they face, ultimately enabling meaningful growth. The issues I address are wide-ranging and encompass anxiety, relationship problems ,trauma, professional and family crises, addictions, unresolved past experiences, lack of clarity, creative blockages, loss of passion, depression, and overwhelming emptiness. To schedule a session online, please contact me by phone at 972+547688338 (WhatsApp is also available) or by email at akivaragen@gmail.com. https://www.akivaragen.com/

What is the oedipus complex ? and how does it help is navigate male sexuality? Hi! My name is Akiva Ragen, and I am a certified counselor dedicated to guiding individuals through their personal growth, both online and in my clinic in israel. I also host the podcast "Journey to the Soul," (In Hebrew) with ilan yifrach. The ideas expressed in the english podcast are ideas expressed by both of us. In my clinic, the therapeutic space is crafted to support and nurture key life processes, helping individuals to deeply reflect, process, and heal from the challenges they face, ultimately enabling meaningful growth. The issues I address are wide-ranging and encompass anxiety, relationship problems ,trauma, professional and family crises, addictions, unresolved past experiences, lack of clarity, creative blockages, loss of passion, depression, and overwhelming emptiness. To schedule a session online, please contact me by phone at 972+547688338 (WhatsApp is also available) or by email at akivaragen@gmail.com. https://www.akivaragen.com/

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Hi! Is superego good or bad for us? in this first chapter I discuss what is the superego in Freuds psychoanalytic theory and how it developed. For more info: Akivaragen.com

What is superego and how does it affect our lives? I am your host: Akivaragen.com

This chapter is the first chapter of my podcast. We will start our journey where it all began: Freud. At the end of the podcast there Is a little creative writing workshop to help you understand the meaning of the unconscious mind.